CBDCs
Atlantic Council: 81+ Countries Exploring CBDCs, US ‘Furthest Behind’
The Atlantic Council has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) tracker, database, and interactive toolkit. The number of countries exploring CBDCs has more than doubled to 81 over the past year. The American think tank cautions the U.S. is “furthest behind” on CBDC development.
Ireland's Central Bank Governor Says Digital Euro Is 'Very Likely'
Introducing a digital euro would represent a "fundamental shift" in the eurozone's financial architecture, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf noted.
Bank of America: CBDCs 'More Effective' Than Cash
In a new research paper, Bank of America, the U.S.' second-largest bank by total assets, called central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “a much more effective payment system than cash,” and could “replace cash completely in the (distant) future.” "The Hash" hosts weigh in.
Bank of America Calls CBDCs ‘More Effective' Than Cash in Research Note
The second largest U.S. bank said that the rise of CBDCs was "inevitable."
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the Challenges of Cryptocurrency Regulation
SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her take on crypto regulation as the SEC’s authority garners attention from Congress. “All of us are going to be challenged as regulators in thinking about how to regulate while making sure that we preserve the important American fundamental of innovation and privacy,” Peirce said.
Bank of Estonia Finds 'Unlimited' Potential in Digital Euro Test
Eesti Pank found a blockchain-based solution could support an almost unlimited numbers of payments being processed at the same time.
What to Expect From Tuesday’s Crypto Hearings in DC
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from two crypto-focused hearings commencing Tuesday: the first by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee discussing the topic of “Cryptocurrencies: What are they good for?” and the second by the House Financial Service Committee on CBDCs.
India Issues CBDC Update, Korea Threatens to Block Exchanges
India issues update on CBDC plans. Korea threatens to block access to foreign crypto exchanges. Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands launches NFT accelerator. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
India's Central Bank Considering Pilot Programs for CBDC: Report
Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar said a CBDC would reduce the use of cash and protect citizens from the volatility of cryptocurrencies.
China Unveils Cryptography Research Center to Support Digital Yuan
The institute will be used to develop applications of the technology in an effort to boost security for China's central bank digital currency.
